In a previous video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEJSvbxkGXc&t I had a look at a Buick LeSabre for intermittent stalling. I diagnosed it as having a bad MAF sensor. In this video I have a look at the cluster I mentioned that was failing and show you how I go about making the call on it. -Enjoy!
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Every time I watch your videos I cry.
Thanks Eric!!
maybe that Buick has some fancy new time travel technology,,,
"Were sittin' in da ay doin' a buck twenty in da buick!" I freaking love it.
The cluster in my 70 Satellite is also dead but I can't find the scan tool plug! What to do???
Have you heard of using a magnet to reset the stuck gauge's on these buicks? Try it if you haven't changed the cluster yet
Looking forward to the follow up video on this one!
So many gm automobiles from the 90's on have electronics with the tiniest bit of solder on every part of the circuit boards. Everything from the gauge cluster, the wiper motor to the climate control, much of it made my ITT america.
I've seem these things stop working completely or partially, but by removing the module in question and touching each connection with an extra tip of solder seemed to fix very nearly every electrical problem associated with those modules, unless it was the body computer of course.
If the bulbs aren't blown, that generation of HVAC controllers have a few large resisters in them that break their solder connections over time. You will see the heat discoloration around them. Usually simply reflowing the solder on these will bring the display and lights back to life.
Another easy problem to fix. Wish they all are like that some days.
But can she do it??
Sometimes the needles get stuck Id try using a magnet and see if you can physically move the needle back to its resting place. Then start it up see if they move.
Eric O. I have had code p0455 on my 05 Lesabre for 4 years. Replaced gas cap, fuel tank pressure sensor, canister vent valve, and purge valve. Yes I know its the parts cannon( I know better now) I actually found your videos while trying to solve this problem. Code keeps coming back. Only two things I can know left is hoses or fuel tank fill tube but it looks good. But seriously WTH?! What could it be? I hear 2 clicks from the canister vent valve, and within 30 seconds the code sets. Happens that way every time.